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Caprese Pizza Puffs

Source of Recipe


From "Party Snacks!" by A.J. Rathbun



List of Ingredients



• 1 can refrigerated biscuits (8 biscuits)
  
• ¼ cup olive oil
  
• 1 cup good-quality marinara sauce
  
• 16 fresh basil leaves
  
• 3 balls (about 8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 16 pieces
  
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  






Instructions



1. Preheat the oven to the temperature of the package. Brush each biscuit on the top and bottom with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and bake according to package directions. While the biscuits are baking, heat the sauce in a small saucepan on the stove, or in the microwave.
   
   
2. Remove the biscuits from the oven when done. If the oven is below 400° F, raise the temperature to 400° F. Cut the biscuits in half crosswise to make two rounds. Place each half, cut side up, on the baking sheet. Top each with a brushing of olive oil, 1 tablespoon sauce, a basil leaf, and a mozzarella slice. Place back in the oven for 5 minutes.
   
   
3. Arrange the pizza puffs attractively on a large platter. If desired, sprinkle the red pepper flakes over the pizza puffs. Serve while still hot.
   
   Makes 16 puffs.